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“After all, if you do not resist the apparently inevitable, you will never know how inevitable the inevitable was.”― Terry Eagleton |
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| | | | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, 10/21, at 10:30 am Organizer: Vera Riley Location: The Common, Park Place, Brattleboro
On every Tuesday at 10:30 am for a half hour, there will be people to protest the illegal actions of the Trump administration at both the East and West ends of The Common in Brattleboro (which is on Park Place) from Route 30 to Putney Road.
If this time/place is inconvenient for you, consider starting your own protest area/time which works for you!
Contact: Vera2847@gmail.com |
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| Vigil in PutneyThursday, 10/23, at 12 noon every Thursday Organizer: Janet LangdonThe Green, PutneyVigil for Sanity and Compassion in Putney on The Green – Bring signs. Every Thursday from 12-12:30 pm
Contact: jliesl@myfairpoint.net |
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The weekly Brattleboro I-91 Exit 2 bridge overpass protests have drawn local and state coverage, including this photo in VTDigger. |
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Tri-State Overpass for Democracy
Friday, 10/24/2025, 3 to 6 pm, most, but not all, locationsOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro
Best location for many people:Brattleboro: Western Ave. I-91 Exit 2 bridge overpass
This is the best location for a large group of protestors. Do not park near the deli or block any neighboring driveways.
Other locations for banners, flags and fewer people:Vernon: Tyler Hill Road I-91 bridge overpassBrattleboro: Black Mountain Rd. I-91 bridge overpassPutney: I-91 Exit 4 bridge overpass 5 to 6 pm Do not arrive earlier.Putney: 4 – 6 pm, Route 5 I-91 bridge overpass near Santa’s LandWestminster: Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
We will once again participate in the multi-state coordinated effort “Overpasses for Democracy.” This will include overpasses from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. The time is extended for many, but not all, overpasses. This Tri-State event is planned for the fourth Friday of each month. You can register here to get updates.
Please do not park near the deli or block any neighboring driveways or other business. For example, find parking on Brattle Street and areas east of the overpass on Western Ave.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Website: More information here but you do NOT need to register.
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| Friday, 10/24, at 4:30 pmOrganizer: Vera RileyThe Common, Park Place, BrattleboroOn every Friday at 4:30 pm for a half hour, there will be people to protest the illegal actions of the Trump administration at both the East and West ends of The Common in Brattleboro (which is on Park Place) from Route 30 to Putney Road.
If this time/place is inconvenient for you, consider starting your own protest area/time which works for you!
Contact: vera2847@gmail.com |
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, 10/25, at 12 noon Organizer: Bert Picard and Nancy Braus Location: in front of Brattleboro post office This has happened every Saturday since November 2023 – and will continue as long as people are being killed.
Contact: nancy: vermontactivist@proton.me |
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Emma’s Revolution Benefit ConcertSaturday, 10/25, at 7 pm Organizer: All Souls Church Social Action CommitteeLocation: All Souls Church, 29 South Street, West Brattleboro
California-based, activist singer/songwriting duo Emma’s Revolution will perform a concert to benefit SoVT 4 Palestine and All Souls Church.
Get recharged, inspired and energized in community, justice and song! “In this intense and unprecedented time, when lives are on the line in Gaza and our rights, norms and democracy are on the line here in the US,” the duo says, “all of our voices are needed to create the country and the world we want to live in.”
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, but no one will be turned away. Advance tickets are available on line at ascvt.org/SoVT4P and at Everyones’ Books on Elliot Street.
Click here to read the full submission.
Contact: George Carvill at family@carvill.net
Website: https://emmasrevolution.com/ |
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| | | Respect the Human Rights of Migrants @ ICE HQMonday, 10/27/2025, at 12 pm Organizer: Justice for All/ Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Carpools leave Exit 3 Ramuntos at 8 am, Exit 5 Park and Ride T 8:30am
Assemble at Taylor Park in St. Albans, march 1.3 miles to ICE HQ
Contact: justice4all@proton.me |
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| Meetings, Education and Similar |
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| Phone bank power hourSunday, October 19, 4 pmOrganizer: Lean Left VtLocation: ZoomJoin Lean Left in the fight for free and fair elections! If you have never done phone banking or don’t even like the idea, we invite you to come, watch, and listen during our Sunday Power Hour at 4 pm as volunteers make calls each Sunday in October.
We will be making calls to recruit poll observers for Virginia’s elections this Fall. Poll observers are the eyes and ears on the ground, ensuring that voters can safely cast their ballots. We are also calling dedicated Democrats in Pennsylvania to make sure they vote for the retention of PA Supreme Court justices who are the bulwark against gerrymandering. These are super easy, friendly calls to Democrats — perfect for beginning phone bankers.
Come and see for yourself. We provide you with resource materials and training. You’ll learn about why we’re making these calls, how to use the dialing tool, best practices for handling the script, and more. The most important thing you’ll learn? You’re not alone! Lean Left VT is state-wide with participants from various locations in and out of Vermont, but mostly Vermont.
Sign up with one or both of these links:
Power Hour with Lean Left: VA Poll Observers
Sunday Power Hour with Lean Left: PA General Election
Website: www.leanleftvt.org
Contact: leanleftcvt@gmail.com |
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| | Organizational meeting
Indivisible RockinghamSaturday, 10/25/2025, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Rockingham |
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Location: Community Building, 24 Main St, Saxtons River, VT
We’ve rallied at No Kings 2.0 and done many other actions to fight back against authoritarianism. Let’s take the next step to create a local organization to coordinate future actions. If you want to work with others to take action in our community, build collective purpose, and create change, come and meet others who share your concerns. Join us!
Contact: swbrace60@gmail.com
Website: https://indivisible.org/about |
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| Non Violent Direct Action (NVDA) TrainingSaturday, 10/25, 1 – 5:30 pmOrganizer: Steve Crofter and Laurel GreenLocation: Putney – contact registrar for details
Pre-registration required for all trainingsSteve Crofter and Laurel Green are conducting a series of half-day nonviolent direct action (NVDA) trainings in Southeastern Vermont. They have decades of experience using nonviolent action. This is an early notice that they are offering NVDA training to increase the discipline and effectiveness of people trying to make a positive difference in climate, democracy, and social justice issues.
The training will include: Finding courage to act, The effectiveness of nonviolence, How to make social change in solidarity with others, And more!
The training is a great opportunity to bring together folks from many local movements including Third Actors, Indivisible folks, people working on Gaza, democracy, climate and immigration. All are welcome.
To register contact Mary Houghton, maryhotn@together.net (802) 363-0711
You can click here for more information. |
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BIPOC Legal Aid ClinicThursday, 10/30/2025, at 2:30 pm Organizer: The Root Social Justice Center Location: 28 Williams Street, Brattleboro |
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The Root Social Justice Center, in collaboration with Vermont Legal Aid, is proud to continue to host the BIPOC Legal Aid Clinic, a space offering free BIPOC-centered legal support open to all identities.
Support offered: Guidance on tenant rights and eviction support for tenants Help addressing unsafe or substandard housing conditions Support with clearing criminal records and navigating legal forms
These clinics are here to break down systemic barriers, promote equity, and empower our community with tools for justice, housing stability, and self-determination. They are offered every last Thursday of the month from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.
👉🏽 Note: While this clinic centers BIPOC communities, all identities are welcome to access support.
Contact: BTN@therootsjc.org or call Jeannette at Vermont Legal Aid 802-885-5181
Website: https://www.therootsjc.org/events/bipoc-legal-aid-clinic-october |
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Indivisible Brattleboro November MeetingSaturday, 11/1/2025, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Location will be shared with members via newsletter — contact us to sign up!
Brattleboro Indivisible is having its next group meeting on November 1. We’re a local chapter of the national organization – fighting for democracy, combating fascism, and fighting back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values. We work through five action groups, enabling members to lead and contribute to activities that most interest and energize them. Our action groups focus on: Organizing direct actions such as marches, protests, sit-ins, and strategic boycotts Supporting and partnering with already existing local rapid response teams in response to ICE targeting members of our community Grassroots power-building, voter engagement, local coalition-building, and policy influence Raising awareness within our communities and pushing back against disinformation Building mutual aid networks and support structures Nonviolent protest, including direct action and potentially civil disobedience, in support of human rights, democracy, equality and access to government services
Our monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and take action.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| | What Does Democracy Look Like? Exhibit Sunday, 11/16, 4 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street |
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| | | | | | Wear your IB hatOrganizer: Indivisible BrattleboroIndivisible Brattleboro now has hats available for $25. Cash and VENMO accepted. Send an e-mail to indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| Signs availableOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro |
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| | Another source for posters, signs and ideasJon Sachs, a Swing Blue Alliance member is pouring energy into a Trump Tragedies website that has a page devoted to free, downloadable 8.5 x 11 in. protest-themed posters. These are protest messaging that can be posted on America’s streets and easily shared by a website link could help get much more protest messaging in the public eye. Eighteen posters are now available on the site. There’s also an online suggestion box for additional posters that people think should be added. |
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| | | Some generous donations have covered our costs. At the start of September, thanks to generous donations, we were ahead by $166.40. During the month we had expenses of $42.99 and received donations totaling $51 leaving us with $174.41 to apply to coming months. Thank you all.
WeCAN Calendar is goneWe tried a calendar you could view and/or embed. However, since it did not see much use we have discontinued it. If someone feels strongly about it and wants to volunteer to maintain it, please contact WeCAN. |
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| | Local, State and National Organizations |
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Lean Left VermontJoin Lean left in the fight for free and fair elections! We do phone banks and other important work. If you have never done phone banking or don’t even like the idea, we invite you to come, watch, and listen as volunteers make calls. We guarantee you’ll be surprised.
Website: www.leanleftvt.org Contact: leanleftcvt@gmail.com |
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